BajaNomad

Northern Baja Loop

surfdog - 11-9-2006 at 04:47 PM

I am planning a trip to Baja down the Sea of Cortez side to the BOLA then across to the Pacific side and back up to San Diego.

I haven't driven into Baja before but I have been doing a great deal of research. We will be entering through Mexicali then have stops along the way in San Felipe, BOLA, Guerrero Negro, San Quintin, Punta Banda, Ensenada, Rosarita and then home. It is more of an exploration trip than anything else. We want to do it once and scout out some areas before returning with our families in the future. My buddy and I are experienced off-roaders and have all the equipment. We will be traveling in a Toyota FJ Cruiser 4x4.

We plan on making this loop in around 6-7 days in Feb 2007. I have a few questions:

1) How is the road between San Felipe and Bahia de Los Angeles?

2) Is there a good route between BOLA and Guerrero Negro? If so how long will this drive take under normal conditions?

3) Are there any "not to be missed" spots along this loop where we should plan on spending some additional time?

Thanks in advance,
surfdog